You might need to learn more about a career field to determine your degree path in college. Maybe you want an “in” with a particular company. Or perhaps you’re considering changing careers or seeking a promotion into a career zone that’s unfamiliar. Whatever your reasons, requesting an informational interview can feel pretty intimidating. Here areContinue reading “Before an informational interview”
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Dealing with grief in the workplace
Last week, I was called out of class while teaching as an adjunct faculty member. A coworker informed me that my grandmother had been rushed to the hospital. If I wanted to see her, I needed to leave class immediately. I was glad I left after informing my students that I had to tend toContinue reading “Dealing with grief in the workplace”
Giving to your network during the holidays
‘Tis the season for giving, and who better to give back to than your professional network? We’re all thankful for people who have aided us as we’ve searched for jobs, sought promotions, and struggled in our professional lives. Here are some quick, easy, affordable gifts to give to your connections this holiday season. Updated contact information HaveContinue reading “Giving to your network during the holidays”
Branding yourself with gratitude
When your coworkers mention you—when you’ve stepped out of the room, or when you didn’t join them for lunch—what do they say? Are you mindfully branding yourself in the workplace in hopes they’ll be lifting you up, not tearing you down? When former supervisors and colleagues respond for requests for references during a job search,Continue reading “Branding yourself with gratitude”
5 networking mistakes to avoid during meetings
Meetings. Ugh. How many of us truly look forward to most meetings? In the workplace, they’re a necessary evil. If we want to effectively communicate with our colleagues, supervisors, employees, and clients, we better learn to effectively manage meetings. Even if you’re not the manager of the meeting, you can personally benefit from participating fullyContinue reading “5 networking mistakes to avoid during meetings”
